The human mind inherently seeks intelligible order. Thus the conviction that such an order exists to be found is a crucial assumption.

The word 'tolerance' once meant we all have the right to argue rationally for our deepest convictions in the public arena. Now it means those convictions are not even subject to rational debate.

To be intellectual does not require one to be alienated and oppositional.

Homeschoolers are the ultimate do-it-yourselfers. They are self-motivated and self-directed, independent-minded and creative. They are not content to turn their education of their children over to the government.

The sense of all stylistic change is that the underlying view of the world changes.

Atheists often denounce Christianity as harsh and negative. But in reality it offers a much more positive view of the human person than any competing religion or worldview. It is so appealing that adherents of other worldviews keep free-loading the parts they like best.

To adapt a phrase, idols have consequences.